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A planning application lodged by Irish Cement for development at
their Platin site to enable the increased use of alternative fuels
for electricity generation, has been referred to An Bord Pleanla by
Meath County Council (Irish Cement Platin LB151288).
Concerns have been raised by residents centering around
infrastructure, the importance of heritage, and the establishment
of a Community Fund to benefit the area.
The increased volume of traffic would create problems for those
using the R152, it was claimed, as the plant would operate 24 hours
per day, 7 days per week, 365 days of the year, with 600,000 of
mixed waste and 10,000 of fossil fuel along with the production of
1 million tonnes. This represents a serious amount of traffic on
the R152 It is my belief that the current road infrastructure to
support this 10 year plan will not be sufficient for this
development when operating at its full capacity, said Cllr Sharon
Keogan.
A number of changes have been suggested including widening of
the Beamore junction, already an accident black spot, creating a
footpath with lighting from the Indaver plant to the roundabout at
Platin,
Drogheda, creating a footpath from Irish Cement to Donore
village, landscaping the area, providing for traffic back up at
entrance to Irish Cement, implementing a ban on HGV lorries in
Duleek and Donore villages, and an environmental impact study to
ascertain the effects on the locality.
The impact of industry on heritage, culture and tourism
interests in the area must be explored. With Oldbridge and
Newgrange in close proximity, and the recent Carranstown Henge
find, a late Neolithic (c.2,500BC) structure, there are a number of
yet-to-be-explored sites in the locality. The ban on local
residents building homes in the Buffer Zone of Br na Binne was also
noted.
It was suggested that a public awareness and communication
programme should be put in place to ensure that members of the
public can obtain information and Real Time data on the facility,
as well as continuous emission monitoring.
As Irish Cement is a highly profitable company (CRH profits were
761 million in 2014), it is vital that a Community Fund be
established to support facilities and services to benefit the
community in the catchment area. A suggested contribution of 5% of
the capital cost of the facility and an annual contribution per
tonne of waste accepted into the facility, linked to the consumer
price index was made. Precedent has been established with similar
Community Gain Fund applied to applications made by Indaver and
Knockarley in recent years.
BORD PLEANLA WILL DECIDE
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Propreitor of EMG Property Consultants,
Edel McGuinness, Bellewstown
PROPERTY SALES, LETTINGS VALUATIONS
&
Welcome to Garda Sgt David Campbell, who joins colleagues in the
Duleek Garda station. Formerly based in Ashbourne, Sgt Campbell
brings the number of Garda stationed in Duleek to four. He received
a warm welcome from the community at the recent Road Safety
Roadshow in Duleek courthouse. At the Roadshow, children learned
about road safety and received safety goodie bags which included Hi
Viz jackets to keep them safe on the roads. This was seen as an
important issue as a number of local children have been struck by
vehicles in the area recently. The event was attended by Communty
Garda Aishling Connor, Garda Denise Paul from Duleek, Sarah
OConnell of the RSA and Road Safety Officer Michael Finnegan.
Sgt Campbell has set up a Facebook page Duleek Garda Station to
keep the community updated on crime, passports, gun registration,
opening times, etc. Please Like this page on Facebook and keep up
to date with issues and activities. Contact Duleek Garda Station on
041-982 3222
Duleeks new Garda Sergeant
DONORE NS SPINATHON 2016Rathfeigh Rainbow Run looks like lots of
fun! Children taking part were showered in powder paint as they ran
a circuit around the local roads.
Donore NS is holding a fundraising Spinathon in Aura Leisure
Centre, Drogheda on Saturday 18 June from 9am - 6pm and will
involve people participating in a spin classes on the hour every
hour. 9 classes are available to choose from on the day, and
participants can sign up for more than one class if theyre feeling
energetic! Places are limited, so sign up early on www.donorens.com
or contact Aura Drogheda.
Participants must donate/ make a contribution to partake in the
Spinathon on the day or receive sponsorship from friends, family
etc and all proceeds will go to the continued development of Donore
NS. Participants must be over 13yrs of age. It promises to be a
great family day with Aura kindly donating a family swim pass to
every participant. There will be refreshments, music, face
painting, spot prizes and much more on the day, so come along and
enjoy!
Homesick emigrant returnsRecently qualified nurse Kate Crosby
from Duleek, emigrated to Vancouver, Canada with her boyfriend,
where she hoped to work as a nurse. Unfortunately, nursing
registration proved to be a long drawn-out process, which saw Kate
work in retail instead.
Although she found Canada a lovely place, homesickness
overwhelmed the 24 year old, and affected the couples experience.
After almost a year, her nursing registration was denied, and Kate
found herself missing the wards, and decided not to reapply due to
the high cost and long wait.
Saying, Canada didn't work out for me, but I'm glad I tried,
Kate has written a blog about her travels, which was recently
published in The Irish Times. It may resonate with those thinking
of emigrating, and those already away. Read Kates blog on
http://sheknowskatie.blogspot.ie/
Kate Crosby
www.tarasports.com
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Innovative swimming poolWith Ireland currently bathed in
sunshine from coast to coast, people have been taking their annual
opportunity for a dip in the sea or anywhere they can to cool off.
These three lads in Duleek went one better and took matters into
their own hands.
They built themselves a DIY pool in the back garden. The pool
was built from stacked tyres, a silage pit cover and of course hope
and dreams. It took 5 hours to assemble and 2 days to fill with
water from a hose, but judging by their faces it looks well worth
it! The pool recently featured on Ireland AMs photo gallery.
ANTI-LITTER INITIATIVEVillages and estates in Meath have been
taking part in Meath County Council's Anti-Litter Initiative,
results have been announced for Round 2 Laytown Bettystown
Municipal Area (average mark listed). Well done to all, especially
the residents of Julianstown, who made such an effort in keeping
the village and housing estates so tidy and litter free.
Aney View Julianstown 98.00, Abbey View Residents Assoc 96.50,
Julianstown Village 97.50, Broomfield and District Res Assoc 96.50,
Mornington Court 94.00, Riverview 96.00, Eastham Court Management
Company 94.00, Castle Grove Housing Estate Julianstown 93.50, Beach
Grove Residents Assoc. 95.50, Old Laytown Road & Hillcrest
Julianstown 97.50, Inse Bay Maintenance DAS 94.50, Donore Village
96.00, Fairways Park Residents Assoc. 97.00, Sevitt Hall Residents
Committee 95.00, South Shore Estate 96.50, Alverno Heights 94.00,
Lobinstown Tidy Towns 97.50, Ledwidge Hall Residents Assoc. 95.50,
Slane Tidy Towns 96.50, Churchlands, Slane 96.00, Glenpatrick,
Slane 94.00.
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The fund for Duleek boy Ryan OConnell continues to be supported
by the public in amazing ways! So far 61,000 has been raised
towards Ryan's treatment in America with a target of 300,000.
At Labfitness, Drogheda, active gym bunnies raised 2,904 through
a sponsored gym class and also presented Ryans parents with a
voucher for afternoon tea in Tankardstown House.
A Night For Extraordinary People held in the Boyne Valley Hotel,
saw over 8,000 raised for Ryan by Declan de Brun and his team! A
cheque for 8000.35 was presented to Ryans uncle Brendan Coyle by
team mates at BR FC. The night saw Fit Kids & Fit Teens
dancing, Sean Tester singing, performances by many others,
entertain the packed venue. Sponsors included Sean Kilroy, Loud
Ink, Caoimhes Crumbles, Tesco, Northeast Barbers, Flyfit, and
others for trophies, lights, sound and raffle prizes.
Young Caoimhe Nestor from Duleek donated 60 from her First Holy
Communion money towards A Smile for Ryan, whilst Cormac Browne
donated 50 from his. Katie Tierney donated 100 of her confirmation
money. Chapel of Light made a donation of 200 to the Ryan fund.
A team of 180 women ran the Womens Mini Marathon on Bank Holiday
Monday for Ryan, including his uncle Brendan and friend Carl
Dowling. Many thanks to Cathal Murphy ran the Stockholm marathon
for Ryan and raised over 500. Tokens available in Tesco, West
Street, Drogheda, also support the Smile for Ryan fund.
The Morning Star, Tullyallen is organising a golf classic on
Saturday 18 June for Ryan. Also coming up is Brave the Shave on
Friday 22 July in Central Bar, Aughnacloy.
Strictly Come Dancing for Ryan takes place in The Barbican,
Drogheda on Saturday 27 August. 20 couples have been selected and
are now training in Xtreme Style Studios, Drogheda.
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SOCCER
ATHLETICS
Cloghertown United
ALL IRELAND TITLEScoil Cholmcille, Mount Hanover, has created
history
by winning the All-Ireland soccer title at the home of Irish
soccer the Aviva Stadium and in doing so they become the first
Meath school ever to win Section 'A'.
Their first game was vs Croom NS (Mount Hanover NS 5 - Croom NS
2), followed by Scoil an Choimn, Lifford (Mount Hanover 5 - Scoil
an Choimn 3). They then beat Carn NS from Sligo (Mount Hanover 2 -
Carn NS 1) to take the cup.
Icing on the cake was Alan Bowden receiving the prestigious
Player of the Tournament award. Proud captain Adam Kelly raised the
cup in front of the jubilant Mount Hanover supporters.
Congrats to Cloghertown Uniteds Under 11 team on winning the
NDSL Cup Final v Balbriggan! It went to the wire, with Cloghertown
winning on penalties. The Under 11's kept everyone on the edge of
their sits until the final whistle. Well done to all involved.
Training for ladies and girls takes place on Thursdays at 7.30pm.
Spread the word - Cloghertown Utd ladies football is back!
DULEEK AFCPlayer Of The Year Awards Night took place in The
Carranstown Lodge with a great turnout of players, managers, WAGS
and families, for what turned out to be a really good night, and an
emotional one at times. Congratulations to all award winners.
2nd Team Players Player Of The Year - Cormac McGroggan. 2nd Team
Managers Player Of The Year - Robin Clarke. 1st Team Players Player
Of The Year - Paul Martin. 1st Team Managers Player Of The Year -
Bryan Murphy. Chris Dowd Club Player Of The Year - Craig Brodigan.
Congratulations to all our award winners. Thanks to club sponsors,
Cisco for new gear.
DULEEK DYNAMOSDuleek Dynamos U11 team has done the double,
winning the Drogheda cup and Drogheda league! Their hard work has
paid off. Well done to coaches Rob Colmey and Levent Guneyer.
Photos: Shane Campbell
Cloghertown summer soccer
school runs from 18-22
July. Cost is 65 per child.
MENTAL HEALTH TALKSee Change Ambassador Gary Seery, will give a
talk on Changing Minds about Mental Health in Duleek Courthouse on
Monday 13 June at 8.30pm. All are welcome and this is a free event.
DULEEK AND DISTRICT ATHLETIC CLUBDuleek athletes recently competed
in the Virgin Media night run in Dublin and Star of the Sea 5k road
race in Stamullen, where juveniles ran their hearts out. First
Duleek AC member home was Derek Reilly in 19 mins and 41 seconds
with Stephen McKee following closely behind.
Club juveniles fared well at Round 4 of the Meath Track and
Field League. In the Relay championships U10 4x100m event Doireann
Power, Megan OConnor, Ruby Hartford and Ciara McCroary took home
bronze medals.
At Liverpools half and full marathons Sean Cassin, Sandra Cassin
and Ray Cassin competed. Whilst at home, Tadhg Dixon ran in
Bohermeen, and Peter Hearty came second in the Navan Park Run.
SUPERMAN Congratulations to Duleek man Kevin Durkin who
participated and completed the 2016 Club La Santa Ironman Lanzarote
Triathlon. He completed a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike ride and 42.2 km
run in a total of 14.12:46. Wow what a fantastic and an amazing
achievement.
DULEEK & DISTRICT ATHLETIC CLUBThe annual Indaver Duleek 10k
Road Race organised by Duleek & District AC takes place on
Sunday 14 August. The route is perfect for both beginners and more
seasoned runners. A well-stocked 'goody-bag' will be presented to
each runner. Complimentary massages will be provided by Body-First
Physical Therapy afterwards.
Rregister at http://www.duleekac.ie/d10k or
registration.precisiontiming.net . Early Bird is 15 until 27 June
and 20 after. Details on Facebook Indaver Duleek 10k Road Race or
www.duleekac.ie
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WATER POLO RUGBY
GAELIC
Water polo player, Gillian Farrelly from Colpe, recently
represented Ireland at the ASA Regional Championships in Liverpool.
At the age of just 15, Gillian is already an accomplished water
polo player and is a member of Drogheda Water Polo team and was
recently selected for the Irish U15 squad. The Irish team won the
championship for the first time in their history!Gillians sister
Christine (18) was a member of the Irish U18 squad last season, and
their father, Ciaran, is also an active water polo player, recently
competing in an international tournament in Spain.
FRANCISCAN COLLEGE GORMANSTON Well done to Gormanston colleges
Senior Rugby team on making history by winning the Leinster
Development Cup v Tullamore on a score-line of 22-20. Reality
Osuoha scored the winning try deep into injury time - stunning
stuff!
CL CAMPSThis year's Kellogg's Cl Camp will be held in the Duleek
Pitch from Monday 11 Friday 15 July (10am-2.30pm). This is always
one of the highlights of the summer and is one of the best camps in
the county. Cost for per child is as follows - 55 for 1st. child;
45 for 2nd child; 40 for 3rd and subsequent children. For children
attending a second camp, without gear, the cost is 35. Attendance
is open to primary school children aged 6 years to 13 years. To
book a place please log onto www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie
DULEEK BELLEWSTOWN GFCThe three McGroggan brothers Ciaran,
Padraig and Cormac played for Duleek Bellewstown Reserve League
team v Rathkenny recently. It was a family affair for the for the
winning team! Mum and dad were on hand to cheer their sons on.
60 years involved with Duleek Bellewstown and still looking
after the grounds are Eugene and Rinty! Your work over the years is
much appreciated!
U10 DB GFC NEW JERSEYS Duleek Bellewstown U10 Gaelic team being
presented with their new jerseys by sponsor Adrian Hillman .
CHRISTY RING CUPCongrats to Meath who came from nine points
behind to lift the Christy Ring Cup with a 2-18 to 1-20 verdict
against Antrim, but the result may be appealed after a scoring
controversy.
DULEEKBELLEWSTOWN GFCDuleekBellewstown GFC Annual Golf Classic
takes place on Saturday 25 June. Monster Drive-in Bingo takes place
on Sunday 10 July in Bellewstown Racecourse at 3pm. Jackpot of
e1,000 must go on the day. Bingo is held in the Club house, Navan
Road, Duleek, every Friday night at 8.30pm
DULEEK/BELLEWTOWN LGFACongratulations to Duleek\Bellewstown U14s
who came out the victors in Dunganny in the Div 4 shield final
against Dee rangers.. It must be said that this was a real team
performance and every girl played to the best of their ability.
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Property moveEdel McGuinness (trading as EMG Property
Consultants) has moved premises to Main Street, Balbriggan. Edel is
from Bellewstown and is the daughter of Una and Pat McGuinness. She
has two sisters, Tara and Jill, and two brothers, Niall and Paul.
She is a qualified property surveyor (BSc) and is a member of the
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and Royal Institute of
Chartered Surveyors.
Now five years in business, Edel says that she is kept going
between sales and rentals, property management, valuations, for
commercial and residential properties.
Edel attended school in Bellewstown NS before the Sacred Heart
in Drogheda. She then took a Bsc in Property Economics from GMIT.
She worked in Bannon Commercial in Dublin city centre and DNG Wall
Estates, Stamullen before making the decision to go on her own. Its
great to see a local businesswoman doing so well!
MEATH RIVER RESCUE
TAYTO PARKTayto Park in Curraha is celebrating the first
anniversary of their C Chulainn roller coaster, and claim that
540,000 visitors have visited it so far! C Chulainn si the largest
wooden roller coaster in Europe with an inversion. It reaches
speeds of 100kph and boasts a 1,082m track length. Footfall at the
park has increased by 70% since the opening of the roller coaster
lastyear. A new attraction has been opened at Tayto Park the
Endeavor, which propels riders 25m into the air! Its the first of
its kind in Europe.
Kentstown NS recently held a raffle and donated the proceeds to
Meath River Rescue towards the day to day running of MRR and
updating of life saving equipment. MRR team visited Kentstown
school and explained to the pupils what River Rescue is all
about.
The school wished to thank MRR for their hard work when
searching for past pupil Mark Gargan, whose family attended the
event. Marks mother and father, sister Sarah and niece Sadhbh
joined staff and pupils for the cheque presentation.
www.meathriverrescue.ie
Edel McGuinness
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Duleeks fourth annual Fireside Sessions Summer Music Festival
took place in Carronstown Lodge, with Oasis tribute band Live
Forever headlining the event. With three stages on the day and over
40 acts, the sizeable audience was entertained by the best up and
coming acts in the country.
Acts included 2015 winner of Sky Arts Guitar Star Gary Lutton,
(Bob Marley Tribute ) Jameire, Mindriot, Jester, Fuzz Gigolo,
Privado, Lowlight Gathering, RC Lo-Fi, Renton 7, Elevation Falls,
The Black Overtones and many more. Well done to Brian Heavy and his
team for putting on such a spectacular show in the area.
Annual Fireside Sessions
CHARITY BARN DANCEMike Denver is the star attraction at this
years charity Barn Dance in Cushinstown on Saturday 16 July.
Dancing starts early and promises to go on late! Theres always
plenty of fun, with over 2,000 people expected to attend again this
year. Dancers are encouraged to dress for the occasion in jeans,
boots, cowboy shirts and hats! Admission is 25 and food is
included.
Last year the barn dance raised 65,100 and this brings the total
raised over the past few years to 243,000. 2015 beneficiaries were
Cancer Research, Drogheda Homeless Aid, Meath Hospice Foundation,
The Capuchin Centre, Gary Kelly Centre and SOSAD. Admission is e25
and food is included.
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If you enjoy fresh home-baked cakes, scones, tarts and other
tasty treats, why not drop into The Gallery Tea Rooms in Stamullen,
where husband and wife team of Karen and Brian Whyte serve up a
range of delicious wholesome foods.
Celebrating their 2nd birthday in July, Karen and Brian have
carved out a name for themselves, with customers travelling from
not only Stamullen, but from Duleek, Navan, Slane, Drogheda,
Donabate, Howth, Skerries and further afield, with many visitors
and tourists dropping in regularly. Word of mouth has spread around
the district, so theres always a hum of activity in The Gallery Tea
Rooms, whilst the relaxing and contemplative atmosphere created by
Karens thoughtful decor and stained glass windows will give you a
break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Located in Alderwood where a cafe existed for 7 years
previously, Karen took over the running of the cosy cafe and has
established The Gallery as a speciality tea rooms serving top class
cakes, buns, scones, tarts and more.
Open Tuesday Friday 9am 5pm and Saturday 9am 4pm (closed
Sunday
& Monday), customers can selected from a range of tasty
breakfast items including French toast, eggs (scrambled, poached,
omelette, etc), served with smoked salmon on delicious brown soda
or treacle bread. For a coffee break, choose from berry, brown or
plain scones, coffee or chocolate cakes, apple or rhubarb tarts.
Home made soup is available for lunch, again with a choice of brown
bread or open sandwiches of chicken, ham, salmon or salad. No
processed foods are ever used, and the soup is gluten free. Foods
are protein-rich and all natural ingredients are used.
Entire cakes and whole breads can be purchased to take home.
Cakes are made to order for birthdays, christening, weddings and
other occasions. At Christmas, mince pies and tarts can be
pre-ordered in batches.
Multi-talented Karen is also an artist and designed and
decorated the Gallery Tea Rooms herself, even making up the stained
glass windows herself! I like the illusion of bringing the old
church into the restaurant with the atmosphere created by the
stained glass throwing colours around the cafe,
explained Karen. Looking out over the old graveyard from inside
is full of memories for many customers. Karen also displays her art
work on the walls and has sold a number of her paintings.
The Gallery Tea Rooms is staffed by Karen and Brian every day,
whilst their children, Clara, Rachel and Gregory, help out at
weekends and holidays when they are home from university. Its a
real family affair! Brian is from Stamullen, and although Karen is
from Greystones, County Wicklow, Stamullen has been her home for
the past 30 years.
The Gallery Tea Rooms is celebrating their 2nd birthday on
Wednesday 13 July, so drop in and join the Whyte family for the
celebrations!
The Gallery Tea Rooms, Stamullen
Theres always a hum of activity in The Gal lery Tea Rooms,
whilst the relaxing and contemplative atmosphere created by Karens
thoughtful decor and stained glass
windows wil l give you a break from the hustle and bustle of
daily life.
Duleek man Stephen Carroll has just completed a three day 650km
fundraising cycle from Malin head to Mizen head, representing
Drogheda Branch of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. He set himself a target
to raise E2,500 and, although he reached that figure before even
setting off, Stephen would be delighted if you could help this very
worthy cause. Donate online at
https://give.everydayhero.com/ie/cystic-fibrosis-malin-to-mizen-cycle-drogheda-branch
Cystic Fibrosis cycle
SUMMER PROJECT 2016 Duleeks summer project takes place again
this year, organised by Yvonne and a team of volunteer leaders.
Feedback from last years project was so positive that Yvonne
decided to provide a camp again in 2016. So far a number of people
have signed up to help out, but more are needed. If you are over 18
and can commit to 3-5 days each week from 10am 2pm, please contact
Yvonne on the Summer Project Facebook page.
GARDEN PARTY BONNET COMPETITION The Annual Garden Party at
Julianstown Community Garden takes place on Sunday 12 June. This
year it incorporates a Best Hat/Bonnet competition, so get your
thinking cap on and create a wonderful headpiece to enter this
fantastic family fun day.
DULEEK SENIOR CITIZENS The annual Country and Irish Outdoor
Fundraising Festival organised by Duleek Senior Citizens Outings
Committee, takes place on Sunday 19 June (Patron Sunday) at the
Carranstown Lodge (Tollstone). Starting off at at 3pm sharp, the
event features acts like Eamon Toal of Eurovision Fame, The
Nashville Rambler himself Ray Murtagh, Tommy McGarry, Tommy Meehan,
Country & Swing, the Grendon Sisters of YouTube Fame and many
more. Admission is e5 per adult, children free, and parking is also
free. A raffle will be held and all proceeds to to the Senior
Citizens Summer Outings. For further information contact Paddy on
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Dragons DenFrom leaving school to work as a farm labourer when
he was just 11 years old, to potential international business
success, 61-year-old John OHare from Duleek has come a long way,
achieving the support of Dragon Barry OSullivan and 100,000!
Appearing on Dragons Den, John was looking for 100,000 for a 20%
stake in his company which has created a self-weighing case. Having
seen his 16-year-old daughter struggle to weigh a suitcase, John
came up with the idea. Emma has scoliosis and could not lift the
case and weigh it at the same time. Johns newly invented suitcase
weighs itself at the touch of a button, lights up inside and shows
you what weight it is. John sees his invention helping everybody to
avoid excess baggage charges, but especially those using
wheelchairs or with other physical challenges. The case will also
text
you from the baggage carousel to let you know its on its
way.
The case is patented in Ireland and the UK with a patent pending
in America, where it was already a hit at trade shows.
GUILLAIN-BARR SYNDROMEA Health Service Executive investigation
into cases of a rare and potentially fatal disease in Co Meath has
found no evidence they were caused by environmental factors. The
review found the cases of Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS) were
unrelated and the most likely explanation was a preceding
infectious disease.
The syndrome, a nerve disorder, is the most common cause of
acute paralysis worldwide, with an incidence of one to two cases
per 100,000 people.
Local environmental groups, whose concerns prompted the HSE to
commission the report, said the report left too many questions
unanswered. The Louth Meath Health Protection Group and the
Drogheda Environmental Group had raised concerns over the presence
near Duleek of an incinerator operated by Indaver Ireland, an Irish
Cement factory and an abattoir. The review identified three people,
from an initial six, with GBS in the village but said this number
was in keeping with the expected incidence for the disease.
Patrick OBrien, a spokesman for both environmental groups,
expressed disappointment with the findings, while accepting it was
very difficult to pinpoint the exact causes of GBS. Environment and
health protection groups say that the report leaves many questions
unanswered. A motion proposed by Duleek Councillor Sharon Keogan
for the establishment of an EPA office in the Duleek area was
unanimously passed at a meeting of Laytown-Bettystown Municipal
District of Meath County Council.
Ashvale Court Street Feast 2016
Ashvale Courts annual 'Street Feast' takes place Sunday 12 June
at 2pm. All residents, family and friends are welcome to join in
for a BBQ, some sweet treats, children's games, fun and frolics.
This will be a great opportunity to get to know your neighbours,
and for Ashvale Court to develop as a community!
Theme for this year's Street Feast is... 1916! Adults and
children are invited to provide a picture or drawing of their
favourite 1916 character. It could be a well known personality who
featured in 1916, or a lesser known hero! Put their name and why
you chose them, beneath the picture (on A4 paper), and drop to 60
Ashvale Court, Duleek. All of these will be laminated and displayed
around the Street Feast on Sunday 12 June.
PARISH MEETING ROOMS The Parish Rooms, Duleek, are available to
all parishioners for meetings Monday - Friday for sports clubs,
Brownies, Residents Committees, drama, religious groups etc. Public
Liability Insurance is required, and if your group is involved with
young persons under 18 then the necessary Garda Clearance and Child
Protection documentation is also needed. Bookings need to be made
one week in advance of the meeting by contacting Jim at
086-0590041.
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OPW HERITAGE SITES The first Wednesday of every month all OPW
managed Heritage Sites offer free admission to individualswishing
to visit these sites! A full list of participating sites can be
found on www.heritageireland.ie WHEELCHAIR FUNDRAISER Cushinstown
teenager David Kelly (13), who has Cerebral Palsy, no longer fits
in his child-sized wheelchair, so his mother Bernie is holding a
fundraiser for a new wheelchair/mobility car in the Ashbourne House
Hotel on Saturday 11 June from 8pm till late! There will be music
from the 60s 70s and 80s and people are encouraged to dress in
appropriate costume if possible. Finger food will be served and
tickets cost 15. All support greatly appreciated.
MEATH FIRE SERVICE Congratulations to Meath Fire Service Team
who won the National Rescue Challenge at Tayto Park recently. Shows
this area is in good hands!
DULEEK BELLEWSTOWN ACTIVE RETIREMENT The local retirement group
is planning a 1916 tour of Dublin planned on Wednesday 15. Pick up
in Duleek at 9.15am. Trip includes tea break in The Brock Inn, 1916
city trail, visiting GPO and Collins Barracks and 3 -course meal in
the Brock Inn on return. Cost of 60, names and 20 deposit early.
Phone 087/6625788 for enquiries.Water aerobics continue in Aura
Swimming Pool, Drogheda, on Wednesdays at 11am. New members always
welcome. Bowls take place every Tuesday in The Parish Hall, Duleek,
at 2pm.
IDEAS & INVENTIONS Meath Local Enerprise is holding a
workshop on Protecting Your Idea or Invention on Monday 20 June
from 10am 5pm in Navan Education Centre, Athlumney, Kentstown Road,
Navan. Cost 30. It deals with all forms of Intellectual Property
Rights including patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. The
workshop will also deal with the application process involved in
obtaining IP protection. KIDS BRICK CLUB The Brick Club is still
going strong each Saturday from 11am-2 noon in Duleek Library. For
more information and bookings contact Teresa on 086 3212986 or
www.kidsbrickclub.ie
PANIC BUTTONS Panic buttons and pendants are available to
elderly, living alone or elderly couples, or those with
disabilities in the areas of Duleek, Donore, Ardcath, Clonalvy,
Bellewstown and Kilmoon. Contact Annette Murray, Duleek ICA on
086-1050159. PUDDENHILL Summer holidays are just around the corner
and so are summer camps at Pudden Hill who is running four-day
camps over four weeks during the summer holidays! Activities
include soft play, electric karting, baking, mini disco, arts &
crafts, animal farm, outdoor play area and hot lunch. Suitable for
4-7 years of age. 10am - 1pm 50 / 10am - 3pm 60. Camp Week Dates:
July 4-7 & 18-21. August 8-11 & 22-25. Call 01 8354444 to
book.
BOYNE GARDEN CENTRE SLANECongrats to Bloom winner Boyne Garden
Centre, Slane, which took gold in the Nursery Display Category.
Well done to Aileen Muldoon Byrne and her team for the second year
running!.
MATTHEW'S BUILDING BLOCKS Matthew visited Tayto Park and had a
go on the special wheelchair swing and really loved it! His parents
were delighted to see that this item of adapted playground
equipment has been provided for children with special needs.
Meals On WheelsKitchen helpers and drivers are urgently needed
for Duleek Meals on Wheels. Currently 32 people receive hearty
home-cooked meals from the service, but this could be compromised
if more volunteers are not found.
Meals are provided for older people and those unable to provide
a hot meal for themselves. Food is prepared centrally and is then
delivered by volunteer drivers. This is an important lifeline for
many in our communities. At the moment, meals are delivered to
Duleek, Donore, Ardcath, Bellewstown and Stameen. Volunteers are
needed Mondays and Fridays between 9.30-11.30am, once a fortnight.
If you have two hours to spare every two weeks and you would like
to become involved, please contact Mathilda on 041-9823322, or
Noreen on 087-2186043.
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LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY VISION
CLLR SHARON KEOGANFull Time Community Support and Advice
Clinic
at Main Street, Duleek, Co. Meath
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Contact: 041 988 0523/087 677 3800
GARTH BROOKS TRIBUTECity Norths Garth Brooks Tribute experience
is back by popular demand on Saturday 2 July. Tickets 49 each
including a three course meal or show only tickets 20. Keep an eye
out for other fantastic shows over the summer.
CONGRATULATIONS - NEW ARRIVALS Congratulations and best wishes
to the parents, guardians and extended families of Tara Sheila
Dunne, Bathe Abbey, Lachlan James Bastable, Bellewstown, and Oscar
James Sharkey-Murray, Athcarne, Duleek, who were recently baptised
in the parish. Congratulations to Erin Connor and
Noel Rice on the birth of their new baby boy Kaii.
Congratulations to Jason and Sara Smith on the birth of their baby
girl Skye. Congrats too go to Kim Smith and Joseph Coddington on
the birth of their l baby girl Lilly Mai. Congratulations and best
wishes to the parents, guardians and extended families of Harry
Graeme Spellacey, The Commons, Duleek, Emilee Rose Crosby, Sam
Oliver Montgomery, Duleek and Noah Wayne Brodigan, Termonfeckin
recently baptised.
PRINTING PROGRESS Congrats to the team at Anglo Printers, who
print Duleek & District News each month, as they become the
first printing company in Ireland to install a state-
of-the-art printing press from Komori Corporation in Japan.
Print-On-Demand and sensory textured finishes now become a reality
for their clients. WOMENS FORUM FUNDRAISER Duleek Womens Forum
would like to thank everybody who supported their recent Coffee
Morning for Aoibheanns Pink Tie which raised 760. CLONALVY NS VIDEO
PIC St Finians NS, Clonalvy has produced a video of their school,
the locality and the community, and is available to view on their
Facebook page. The short video gives an idea of what life is like
in Clonalvy, a rural haven.The school has won many awards over the
past few years and is working hard on doing well in the Meath Pride
of Place awards. A Garden Open Day was recently held, where
green-fingered expert Teresa Boylan put willing volunteers to work.
This was followed by a community BB! And get together. The school
is currently accepting enrolments and can be contacted on
01-8354828 / [email protected]
DOG POUND Gorgeous dogs are currently in Meath Pound needing
urgent home/rescue/foster. Contact Meath Pound on 087-0676766, or
if you can offer foster, contact Kathy on 086-3696413. Rescue back
up is available by Dogs in Distress. Please foster for Dogs in
Distress so they can save more dogs from the pound.
SKRYNE TRACTOR RUN
Skryne Tractor Run is back after a 3 year break, and took place
over the Bank Holiday weekend as part of the Tara Festival and in
support of Meath River Rescue. The run, which saw vintage and
modern vehicles take part, was followed by a BBQ in Foxs with
music.
HAPPY 70TH Happy 70th birthday to Kevin Finger, Duleek, who
recently celebrated the event with family and friends.
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BOYNE VALLEY FOOD SERIES Congratulations to Tankardstown House
Head Chef, Rob Krawczyk on retaining his title of Best Chef in
Leinster for 2016. Rob recently held a Father & Son charcuterie
event in Tankardstown as part of the Boyne Valley Food Series and
will host a 5-course Taste of the Estate Dinner on Thursday 21
July.
DULEEK FAIR DAY Duleek Fair committee thanks everyone who
attended and supported their recent Poker Classic in aid of the
2016 Fair Day on 20/21 August. Plenty of money was raised and a
great night was had by all. A quiz night will take place in
Carranstown Lodge on Friday 17 June, and once again, all monies
raised will provide free family entertainment on Duleek Fair
Weekend this August.
STAMULLEN PHYSIOTHERAPY & SPORTS INJURY CLINIC Happy 2nd
birthday to Stamullen Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic! The
popular clinic was recently refurbished and is now open for
business again pop in and see how its Operation Transformation
went!
BEE HIVE Julianstown Community Garden features a small beehive,
with a silver lid, which was recently stolen. This is most
unfortunate as the Garden has a swarm of honey bees arriving
shortly. Bees are an integral part of our environment and need to
be supported. Without them, fruit and veg, as well as flowers and
shrubs, would not thrive. This garden is doing a lot of ecological
good, so if anybody has any information about the whereabouts
A Night For Extraordinary People held in the Boyne Valley Hotel,
saw over e8,000 raised for Ryan by Declan de Brun and his team! A
cheque for e8000.35 was presented to Ryans uncle Brendan Coyle by
team mates at BR FC.
of this bee hive lid, please do your utmost to return it.
DULEEK PAST AND PRESENT A photographic exhibition organised by
Kevin Finger at Duleek Court House attracted a number of
viewers. Scenes from the locality, past and present, were
mounted on large display boards in the central hall, such as
sporting moments, old houses and buildings, characters, and
cuttings from old newspapers regarding stories from the area.
Cheese & wine was served, with all enjoying the inaugural
Duleek photo exhibition.
BRFC present a cheque for 8,000 raised at A Night for
Extraordinary People for A Smile for Ryan
EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
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Indaver, leading the fi eld in sustainable waste management
Meath Waste-to-Energy Facility
Meath Waste-to-Energy
JuneSaturday 11. 1pm. Smile for Ryan 5km charity walk in
Rathmullen Park, DroghedaSaturday 11. 8pm. Fundraiser for David
Kelly in Ashbourne House HotelSunday 12. 12-6pm. Mosney Vintage
& Classic Car Show Sunday 12. 2pm. Ashvale Courts annual
'Street Feast'Sunday 12. Annual Garden Party at Julianstown
Community Garden Monday 13. 8pm. Gary Seery talk on Mental Health
in Duleek Courthouse Wednesday 15. Duleek Bellewstown Active
Retirement group 1916 tour of DublinSaturday 18. After 7.30pm Mass.
Cemetery Sunday in St Marys Abbey, Duleek Saturday 18. 9am-6pm.
Donore NS fundraising Spinathon in Aura Leisure Centre Saturday 18.
Smile for Ryan Golf Classic organised by The Morning Star,
Tullyallen Saturday 18. 2-6pm. Mount Hanover NS Summer Fete Sunday
19. 2pm. Cemetery Sunday in Holy Cross Cemetery, Duleek Sunday 19.
Annual Country and Irish Outdoor Fundraising Festival
organised by Duleek Senior Citizens Outings Committee in the
Carranstown Lodge Monday 20. 10am-5pm. Meath Local Enerprise
workshop on Protecting Your Idea or Invention in Navan Education
Centre Tuesday 21. 7pm. Official opening of Mount Hanover General
Purpose room with Bishop Smith Sunday 26. Hell & Back in aid of
A Smile for Ryan Thursday 30-Saturday 2 July. Bellewstown Races
July Friday 1. Ladies Day at Bellewstown races Saturday 2. Garth
Brooks Tribute experience in City NorthSunday 3. Bettystown
Sandcastle competition Monday 11-Friday 15 July.10am-2.30pm.
Kellogg's Cl Camp Duleek Pitch fSaturday 16. Charity Barn Dance in
Cushinstown. Music by Mike Denver. Tickets 2518 22 July. Soccer
Summer school in Cloghertown, Clonalvy. 65 per child Thursday 21.
Boyne Valley Food Series Taste of the Estate Dinner in Tankardstown
House
Saturday 18. Smile for Ryan Brave the Shave in Central Bar,
AughnacloySunday 31. 7.30pm. Cemetery Sunday in Crossmacole
Cemetery AugustSunday 14. Indaver 10k. Duleek.Thursday 18. 8am.
Duleek Womens Forum trip to Knock. Contact Ann on 041-982341519-27.
Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Rome with Most Rev Michael Smith
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21. Duleek Fair Weekend Wednesday 24 &
Thursday 25. Bellewstown Races.Saturday 27. Strictly Come Dancing
for Ryan in The Barbican Centre, Drogheda September Coder Dojo
computer coding for kids starts in Duleek. Contact 087-6773800
Saturday 3. Laytown Races Saturday 24. Duleek Courthouse. Evening
of music with Grendon Sisters from Ardcath. Saturday 24. Kentstown
Run Centenary retrospective of work by artist Simon Coleman in
Duleek Courthouse.
Whats On... Whats On...
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Mt Hanover sports day PICHappy pupils enjoying the recent sports
day at Mt Hanover NS.
COMMUNITY GAMESMount Hanover NS table tennis players are doing
well in the Community Games competition, and will compete again in
July. Thanks to coach Ms Leddy who has inspired the teams to superb
performances.
Photo by Eamon Walsh
CITY NORTH SPONSORS EAST OF IRELAND City North Hotel sponsored
this years East of Ireland Amateur Championship which took place in
County Louth Golf Club. It was won by Paul OHanlon on 277, followed
by Gerard Dunne (Co Louth) on 278 and Robert Cannon (Balbriggan) on
279.
ABOVE: Congratulations to young Aaron Clifford on keeping his
100% win record in the Supersport Cup class this season, and by
doing so, claimed the Aidan Lynam Memorial Trophy at Mondello Park
during the latest round of the Masters Superbike Championship.
